Maryland

Garrett

28,806
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Garrett

Garrett, Maryland, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 12,175. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 28,806.

Its recorded population peaked at 30,097 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them B&O Railroad Raid at Oakland/Altamont Area, and 19 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202028,806
201030,097
200029,846
199028,138
198026,498
197021,476
196020,420
195021,259
194021,981
193019,908
192019,678
191020,105
190017,701
189014,213
188012,175
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Garrett

Military engagements that took place in Garrett, Maryland.

B&O Railroad Raid at Oakland/Altamont Area
1861

Historic places in Garrett

National Register of Historic Places listings in Garrett, Maryland.

Drane, James, House
Accident
Fuller-Baker Log House
Grantsville
Meyer Site
Westernport
Garrett County Courthouse
Oakland
Hoye Site
Oakland
Mercy Chapel at Mill Run
Selbysport
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, Oakland
Oakland
Creedmore
Mountain Lake Park
Mountain Lake Park Historic District
Mountain Lake Park
Pennington Cottage
Deer Park
Casselman's Bridge, National Road
Grantsville
Oakland Historic District
Oakland
Stanton's Mill
Grantsville
Borderside
Bloomington
Bloomington Viaduct
Bloomington
Kaese Mill
Accident
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Frequently asked about Garrett

When does Garrett first appear in the US census?
Garrett, Maryland first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 12,175.
What is the population of Garrett?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Garrett had a recorded population of 28,806.
When did Garrett's population peak?
Garrett's recorded population peaked at 30,097 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Garrett?
1 documented military engagement took place in Garrett, including B&O Railroad Raid at Oakland/Altamont Area.
How many historic places are in Garrett?
19 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Garrett, Maryland.
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